Politics · Germany · 14 hrs ago
German Army chief rejects claims of outdated procurement
German Army Inspector Christian Freuding spoke at an innovation forum in Dresden.
The event was held at the Bundeswehr’s officers’ school.
Freuding rejected claims that the armed forces mainly order outdated equipment and are not keeping up with technology.
The criticism concerns whether Germany’s military procurement is technologically up to date.
Freuding said he was still not satisfied with the situation and appeared impatient.
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German Army chief Christian Freuding rejected claims that the Bundeswehr mostly orders outdated equipment and is not technologically up to date.
Freuding spoke in an interview during an innovation forum at the Officers’ School in Dresden.
He said he was sure Russia did not follow Germany’s planning timelines.
The article said Freuding remained dissatisfied and impatient.
- Who
- Christian Freuding, inspector of the German Army.
- What
- He pushed back against claims that the Bundeswehr orders outdated equipment and is not technologically up to date.
- When
- The article was published on 24 October 2026; the interview took place at an innovation forum.
- Where
- At the Officers’ School in Dresden, Germany.
- Why
- The forum provided an opportunity for him to respond to criticism of the Bundeswehr’s procurement.
Critics of Bundeswehr procurement
Christian Freuding
Procurement and technology
Critics of Bundeswehr procurement
Critics allege the Bundeswehr mostly orders outdated equipment and is not technologically up to date.
Christian Freuding
Freuding defended the Bundeswehr against those accusations.
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- Interview location
- Officers’ School in Dresden
- Interview occasion
- Innovation forum
- Interviewee
- Christian Freuding, inspector of the German Army
- Publication date
- 24 October 2026
What people are saying
I am sure Russia does not orient itself to our planning timelines